Turpentine Creek Outing

We love Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.  It is about an hour from here, just outside of Eureka Springs.  They take in wild animals that people have tried, unsuccessfully, to keep as pets...mostly big cats and a few bears.  It always baffles me that people think they can keep one of these as a pet, especially after seeing them in person.  JKK and I used to go a lot before we had kids; this is the first time we've taken the girls there...and it made me a little nervous.  Those animals are so powerful, it's frightening.  We just stayed long enough to say hi to the kitties and see our brick at Bam Bam the bear's new enclosure.  Please note: this was on Valentines Day, which is why the girls are wearing their Vday outfits.  Should be the last time we see those outfits for awhile ;)

This is Bam Bam!

A fun little outing on a beautiful day!